Tag Archives: happiness

Better than A Scaredy Cat, Not quite as Awesome as a Duck…

Posted on October 15, 2013 by joey

I’m winning at anxiety. I’m not going to declare I’ve won. I don’t even know if that’s possible. But I do know that I’m feeling…normal? normal-er? better? Let’s stick to better. It’s been about three years since I was diagnosed. … Continue reading →

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The Dining Room Project

Posted on October 12, 2013 by joey

I can’t write. Y’all love it when I blog about my inability to blog, right? I have begun The Dining Room Project. DUH-DUH-DUHHH! It’s just cosmetic stuff. Paint. Paintable wallpaper. Trim. Built-ins. Ceilings. Ceilings is plural, because one of the … Continue reading →

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I Must Confess, This post Might make you Hungry

Posted on October 6, 2013 by joey

I must confess, it rained and stormed all day yesterday, and still it rains. Oh, that’s not my confession. My confession is that I didn’t get a single thing done in the yard, unless you count picking apples…and it’s not … Continue reading →

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Outside

Posted on October 5, 2013 by joey

Did I tell you I have apple trees? I do. They weren’t taken care of for who knows how long, and certainly not this summer, so I’ve a fair amount of rotten apples in the yard, and few yummy ones … Continue reading →

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Imperfect Houses are the Perfect Houses

Posted on October 2, 2013 by joey

During house-hunting, my father-in-law would sometimes tell me he’d found me a “crappy little house” I might like. Once we had established I like crappy little houses, it was much easier for him to help me find one. I like … Continue reading →

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Why Parents Can’t Have Nice Things

Posted on September 27, 2013 by joey

The Mister and I enjoyed a plate of chocolate chip cookies for breakfast. There are four left. They are the crunchy-edged, undesirable cookies. We’ll let the girls eat those when they get home from school BECAUSE THEY ARE WHY WE … Continue reading →

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Ye Old Barn Jacket

Posted on September 16, 2013 by joey

So, I have this infamous barn jacket. It’s become infamous because people do go on about it. I received this jacket from a previous roommate in lieu of some of his rent. It was in perfect condition when I took … Continue reading →

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I’m Still Here

Posted on August 12, 2013 by joey

Yeah, so I didn’t blog for a long time. I’m not really blogging now, either. This is a bit of a filler post, so that no one thinks I’ve disappeared entirely. I’ve written a few drafts, but I’m not ready … Continue reading →

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Drew Days Approach

Posted on July 16, 2013 by joey

Gonna take another trip. Off to see Drew and our nephews. *smiles* I haven’t stayed at Drew’s house since Moo was still in diapers. We usually see her here, at the Palace of Rules, or I have her to my … Continue reading →

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What I Did Last Night

Posted on July 13, 2013 by joey

Yesterday was a tremendously emotional day. Roller coaster. Because, bidding on house: There is a small child in me that pulls all the toys into her lap, where she clutches them, saying, “Maybe I don’t want your stupid house! Stop tryin … Continue reading →

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